Starter removal and replacement

RAINBOWWISHER

MEMBER
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2.7L
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
50,000 MILES

Is the removal and putting it back in similar to the steps you gave and procedure as the question I read regarding removal and replacement? Is there a reason to turn gears to get it in or to use a shim? My starter was good so just putting it back in and clip was partially broke off of the ground wire when removing but was told it would be okay. Since it is just a ground. It is my car I am female and listening to them talk while they are trying to reinstall it. I am freaking out. Please give directions. The information I read was being done from above it looks like, at least for the battery. My battery is in the wheel well.

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good evening,

I will attach the procedure for you with some pictures for your project.

Roy

REMOVAL
1. Open Hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Raise vehicle and support.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the 02 sensor.

O2 Sensor
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5. Remove the 02 sensor from the exhaust manifold.
6. Remove the front mount through bolt.
7. Remove the front mount bracket from engine block.

Starter Motor
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8. Remove the battery cable from starter.

Starter Motor Removal
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9. Remove the lower starter bolt and remove starter.

INSTALLATION
1. Install starter to transmission.
2. Start the upper starter bolt.
3. Start the lower bolt and snug it so that the starter will not move.
4. Remove the upper bolt.
5. Connect the battery cable and torque nut to 8.5 Nm (75 in. Lbs.).
6. Install the front mount bracket and check heat shield location.
7. Install bolt the upper bolt and torque bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. Lbs.)
8. Install the lower and torque bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. Lbs.)
9. Install the front mount through bolt and torque bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. Lbs.)
10. Install the 02 sensor and torque to 27 Nm (20 ft. Lbs.)
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.

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